2002 Hot 100 Displaying  81-97
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Equipology Inc. - Norcross, GA
http://www.consignumed.com
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Pre-owned medical equipment
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Founder(s):
Chris R. Williams, Joseph L. Williams
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Began:
February 2000 w/0 employees; now 7 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.2M
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Initial Investment:
$30K from savings
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84
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CFP Group LLC - Nashville, TN
http://www.cfp-group.com
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Architecture & planning services
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Founder(s):
Ira Chilton, Bill Lester, Cris Perryman, Kimberly Fredrickson
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Began:
January 1999 w/7 employees; now 30 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.2M
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Initial Investment:
$80K from friends/family, bank loan
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85
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International Logistics Inc. - Minneapolis, MN
http://www.internationallogistics.com
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Computer hardware sales
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Founder(s):
Todd Erickson
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Began:
February 2000 w/1 employee; now 4 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2M
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Initial Investment:
$10K from savings
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86
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Thoroughbred Technologies LLC - Louisville, KY
http://www.thoroughbredtechnologies.com
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Remanufacturer of ink jet cartridges
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Founder(s):
Mark Appleberry, James Appleberry
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Began:
September 2000 w/3 employees; now 29 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.4M
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Initial Investment:
$500K from bank loan, savings
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87
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Express Safety Inc. - Salinas, CA
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Agricultural, janitorial & safety supplies
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Founder(s):
Jerry Nunez, Annette Ferrando
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Began:
August 2000 w/1 employee; now 4 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.4M
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Initial Investment:
$92.9K from personal funds
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88
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Erwin & Associates Inc. - Kimberly, AL
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Commercial window coverings
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Founder(s):
David W. Erwin, Lisa F. Erwin
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Began:
March 2000 w/7 employees; now 21 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.8M
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Initial Investment:
$100K from sale of other business
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89
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S.J. Cox Enterprises Inc. - Flemingsburg, KY
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Underground utility contractor
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Founder(s):
Scarlet S. Cox, John W. Cox
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Began:
April 2000 w/2 employees; now 18 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.7M
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Initial Investment:
$3.3K from bank loan
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90
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Crumble Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
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Corporate food service & catering
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Founder(s):
Chris Diamond, Chet Wayne Elias (in photo)
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Began:
May 2000 w/2 employees; now 25 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.6M
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Initial Investment:
$30K from credit line from other co.
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91
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C & D Solutions Inc. - Van Nuys, CA
http://www.cds-sharp.com
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Office equipment & services
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Founder(s):
Michael Call, Dan Dicker
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Began:
February 1999 w/3 employees; now 20 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.6M
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Initial Investment:
$10K from savings
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92
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Pinnacle Health Care - San Antonio, TX
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Pharmacy specializing in home infusion services
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Founder(s):
Jim Murray
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Began:
February 1999 w/2 employees; now 26 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.5M
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Initial Investment:
$150K from savings
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Ideal Incentive Inc. - Naperville, IL
http://www.idealincentive.com
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Promotional products
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Founder(s):
Brad Gooch, Stephen Howser
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Began:
January 2000 w/3 employees; now 10 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.7M
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Initial Investment:
$150K from bank loan
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94
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Mountain Peak Controls Inc. - Brighton, CO
http://www.mpcontrols.com
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Industrial automation systems
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Founder(s):
Tracy Plog, Russ Cook, Brian Mitchem, Andy Owsley
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Began:
January 1999 w/0 employees; now 13 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.1M
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Initial Investment:
$3K from friends/family, credit cards
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96
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Jarrett Logistics Systems Ltd. - Orrville, OH
http://www.jarrettlogistics.com
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Logistics management
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Founder(s):
W. Michael Jarrett
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Began:
March 1999 w/0 employees; now 4 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.9M
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Initial Investment:
$20K from bank loan, credit cards, savings
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97
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Jet X Aerospace LLC - Elk Grove Village, IL
http://www.jetxaerospace.com
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Wholesaler distributor of aircraft parts & supplies
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Founder(s):
Jayson Carver, Demetri Xydas, David Carver
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Began:
April 2000 w/0 employees; now 2 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.2M
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Initial Investment:
$900 from savings
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98
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Baker Studios Inc. - Amsterdam, NY
http://www.bigblankets.com
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Gift & home accessories design & manufacturing
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Founder(s):
Jeff Baker, Tim Baker
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Began:
February 2000 w/3 employees; now 18 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1M
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Initial Investment:
$250K from bank loan, savings, SBA loan & line of credit
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99
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Access Worldwide - Atlanta, GA
http://www.accessworldwide.net
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International mailing service
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Founder(s):
Adam Langston
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Began:
May 1999 w/0 employees; now 9 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.6M
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Initial Investment:
$20K from friends/family, credit cards, savings
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100
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The Fitness Standard Inc. - Costa Mesa, CA
http://www.fitnessstandard.com
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Sports flooring & fitness equipment
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Founder(s):
George M. Barulich
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Began:
May 2000 w/0 employees; now 8 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1M
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Initial Investment:
$10K from savings
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